Translation of Japanese word "ケーキ" to English
ケーキ
ケーキ
[keeki]
IPA: /keeki/
Meaning
NounA rich, sweet dessert food, typically made of flour, sugar, and eggs and baked in an oven, and often covered in icing.
How to use
ケーキ (keeki) — 'cake' (loanword). ショートケーキ — strawberry sponge cake. 誕生日ケーキ — birthday cake.
🇬🇧 English
cake
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: ケーキ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ケーキ
Romaji Transcription: keeki
Example Sentences
ケーキを食べるのは、特別な機会を祝うのに役立つと言われています。
It is said that eating cake is helpful for celebrating special occasions.
ケーキは甘い
Cake is sweet
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "ケーキ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "ケーキ" means "cake" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "ケーキ"?▼
The word "ケーキ" is read as "ケーキ" (keeki). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A sweet food made by baking a mixture of sugar, eggs, and flour.".
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